The Phoenix Suns finally put together a fourth quarter worth talking about, and it came against the best road team in the Western Conference. The Suns ran out 112-106 victors against the Dallas Mavericks to win for the first time in 19 games on TNT.
There are so many talking points from the game. Amare sitting the fourth quarter on the bench. The defensive effort of the second unit. The clutch shooting of Steve Nash down the stretch. The Amare trade watch. But I am going to mention something much less significant.
TNT’s Kevin Harlan said in the third quarter, “You know, I never take these great seats, Doug, we have for granted. And here tonight, we’re watching two of the best point guards this game has ever seen in Kidd and Nash. I’ve been really enjoying every dribble, every shot, every pass.” Too bad the same couldn’t be said for the fans at US Airways Center.
As an Australian who might never see an NBA game live, and who will certainly never ever sit courtside, I can never quite believe my eyes when I see the fans stroll back to their seats midway through a quarter. I don’t care what business you’re talking, or how long the toilet queue is – it seems to me indefensible to pass up the opportunity to watch the world’s best players, even for a minute, if you had a courtside seat.
I’m glad that Kevin Harlan, who has worked games for 11 years on TNT, hasn’t lost the wonder.
We have a collection of guys who have been told they’re too ‘something’ to play in the NBA… too small, too short, too dumb, can’t shoot, unathletic.” Full credit to the Rockets organisation and coaching staff for giving NBA fans a surprise team to cheer for this season!
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The Atlanta Hawks surrendered the best record in the East to the Orlando Magic on Thanksgiving with a 76-93 home loss. The Hawks dropped to 7-1 at home, and rightly so, wearing red alternate uniforms more suitable for the road.
Frye was cold from beyond the arc until the two minute mark, draining a three pointer and giving the Suns their biggest lead of the game. The margin proved decisive and Phoenix closed out the game from the line.
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